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Kelsey Plum

Kelsey Plum is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kelsey Plum is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA. She has played as a guard for the Los Angeles Sparks and previously for the Las Vegas Aces franchise, winning WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023. She is also known for her standout college career at the University of Washington.

Early life and college career

Plum was born in Poway, California, and played college basketball at the University of Washington. She became one of the most decorated players in NCAA women’s basketball during her time with the Huskies.

WNBA career

Plum entered the WNBA as the first overall pick in 2017 and began her career with the franchise then known as the San Antonio Stars. She later played for the Las Vegas Aces and joined the Los Angeles Sparks.

Achievements

Her professional honours include WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023, along with league recognition such as All-WNBA First Team and All-Star honours.

Key facts

  • Kelsey Plum was selected first overall in the 2017 WNBA draft by the San Antonio Stars.
  • She won WNBA championships with the Las Vegas Aces in 2022 and 2023.
  • Plum played college basketball for the Washington Huskies at the University of Washington.
  • Her listed height is 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m).
  • She was born on August 24, 1994, making her 31 years old as of July 2026.
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Canadian context

Kelsey Plum is relevant to Canadian readers as a leading WNBA player, and her league appearances and championships are followed by Canadian basketball fans.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kelsey Plum?
Kelsey Plum is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA who plays guard. She has starred for the Las Vegas Aces and Los Angeles Sparks.
What team does Kelsey Plum play for?
Kelsey Plum plays for the Los Angeles Sparks.
How old is Kelsey Plum?
She was born on August 24, 1994, so she is 31 years old as of July 2026.
What is Kelsey Plum's height?
Her listed height is 5 ft 8 in, or about 1.73 m.
What college did Kelsey Plum go to?
She attended the University of Washington.

References

  1. WNBA — https://www.wnba.com/player/1628276
    Supports: Professional profile, awards, and active WNBA player status.
  2. Las Vegas Aces — https://aces.wnba.com/kelsey-plum-bio
    Supports: Biographical details and college career.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/bio/_/id/3065570/kelsey-plum
    Supports: Height, birthdate, college, and current team listing.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelsey_Plum
    Supports: Draft position, college, and career overview.